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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelOptimaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $19,895 $36,330 $43,650
Base Invoice $18,510 $33,242 $39,940
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Rear spoiler 200    
2.7L V6 1,005    
2LT Equipment Group   2,125  
Luxury Package   1,965  
Sunroof   995 995
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Transmission cooler   230 230
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Rear spoiler 160    
2.7L V6 840    
2LT Equipment Group   1,944  
Luxury Package   1,631  
Sunroof   826 826
6.0L V8   909 909
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Transmission cooler   191 191
Options (change) 4,555 7,825 2,320
Options (change) 3,990 6,676 1,926
Destination 675 950 950
Total Price $25,125 $45,105 $46,920
Total Invoice $23,175 $40,868 $42,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,362
Model Year200820092009
ModelOptimaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine185hp V6366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$25,125$45,105$46,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,780-5,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$40,325$41,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815
Total Invoice$23,175$40,868$42,816
Adjustments for Features0-4,331-5,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$36,537$37,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,005

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200820092009
ModelOptimaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,700$7,480$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,331-5,274

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase107.1 in130.0 in
Length186.4 in221.3 in
Width71.1 in79.1 in
Height58.3 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.5,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.8101.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested046%
Total Not Requested054%

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